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Skilled Worker

Skilled Worker

All you need to know about living and working in Australia

You’ve got the qualifications, skills and experience to
make your Australian dream a reality

Many skilled workers just like you migrate to Australia to:

Feel the satisfaction of making your mark in a completely different society.

Get a job on the basis of skills, qualifications and talent, rather than missing out through bias.

Experience the lifestyle. Melbourne was crowned the world’s most liveable city seven years in a row.

Enjoy the weather. Whether you’re a snow bunny or a beach lover, somewhere in Australia has got you covered.

To experience living in a first world country, enjoying rights you may not have had previously.

To experience life in another country and the satisfaction of making your mark in a completely different society.

To get a job on the basis of skills, qualifications and talent, rather than missing out through bias.

Whether you’re interested in the arts, sport, fashion or the great outdoors, Australia has something spectacular for everyone.

POINTS SYSTEM

About the Visas

The various visas under General Skilled Migration are based on the points system (for individuals under the age of 45).

Points are awarded on the basis of criteria including age, English language ability, skills, work experience, education and other relevant factors. Points can also be attributed if you are including a skilled partner on the application, or if you are sponsored by an Australian state or territory, or an eligible relative.

You may even have the option to apply for a permanent visa directly. Alternatively, you can apply for a provisional skilled visa that may lead to permanent residence.

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POINTS SYSTEM

About the Visas

The various visas under General Skilled Migration are based on the points system (for individuals under the age of 45).

Points are awarded on the basis of criteria including age, English language ability, skills, work experience, education and other relevant factors. Points can also be attributed if you are including a skilled partner on the application, or if you are sponsored by an Australian state or territory, or an eligible relative.

You may even have the option to apply for a permanent visa directly. Alternatively, you can apply for a provisional skilled visa that may lead to permanent residence.

VISA PROCESS

How we can help you

When determining which pathway is most suitable to your specific case, we evaluate your overall profile, taking into consideration your qualifications, preferences and work experience.

But when it comes to migration, finding the right visa is just the tip of the iceberg. The rules and regulations are constantly changing.

You need a knowledgeable, experienced, responsible and trustworthy migration agent. Someone committed to guiding you through the process every step of the way. There are many different pathways to Australia and we know them all.

Book an appointment today to find out the best visa for your specific circumstances. At Orbis Advisors, we’re up-to-date with all the latest changes. We get the job done and get it done right.

VISA PROCESS

How we can help you

When determining which pathway is most suitable to your specific case, we evaluate your overall profile, taking into consideration your qualifications, preferences and work experience.

But when it comes to migration, finding the right visa is just the tip of the iceberg. The rules and regulations are constantly changing.

You need a knowledgeable, experienced, responsible and trustworthy migration agent. Someone committed to guiding you through the process every step of the way. There are many different pathways to Australia and we know them all.

Book an appointment today to find out the best visa for your specific circumstances. At Orbis Advisors, we’re up-to-date with all the latest changes. We get the job done and get it done right.

Skilled Worker Visas

Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) (point-tested) stream

This stream is for Points-tested skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government. It allows you to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.

Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)

This visa allows skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491)

This visa is for skilled workers and their families to reside, work and study in specified areas in Australia for a period of five years.

Skilled Regional Visa (subclass 887)

This is a permanent visa for people who have lived and worked in specified areas of regional Australia. You must be in Australia when you apply for the visa and when a decision is made.

Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (subclass 191)

This is a permanent visa for people who have lived and worked in specified areas of regional Australia. You must be in Australia when you apply for the visa and when a decision is made.

Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485)

This visa is for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution. It lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily after you have finished your studies. Students are only able to access the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) once as a primary applicant.

Skilled – Recognised Graduate Visa (subclass 476)

The Skilled — Recognised Graduate visa (subclass 476) is a temporary Visa that allows recent engineering graduates of eligible universities to gain up to 18 months of skilled work experience in occupations.

Distinguished Talent Visa (subclass 858)

This visa falls under the subclass 858, this is meant for people with a distinguished talent. It is a visa that lets you stay in Australia on a permanent basis provided you have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding accomplishment in:

  • A profession
  • A sport
  • The arts
  • Academia and research

Do you need a Visa Appeal or Review?

Our team at Orbis Advisors is well equipped and extensively experienced in acting for our clients in case they are facing a visa refusal or cancellation.

Skilled Worker Frequently asked Questions & Answers

It varies from 3 to 18 months.

By law, no migration agent can guarantee a successful outcome.
However, applying through us gives you the peace of mind of knowing we’ve explored all the best possible options.
Plus, you know we’ve filed the strongest application possible and provided all the necessary supporting documents.

Yes, any application can be refused based on several grounds.
The most common are providing bogus documents, not meeting the character or health requirements, and in some cases, wrongly claiming points.

The fees payable to the Department of Home Affairs start from $4045.

If you are onshore upon application of your permanent visa, you’ll have full working rights.
If you’re offshore, once you arrive in Australia you’ll have full working rights.

Your partner will be entitled to the same rights, meaning no work restrictions.

Yes, as a permanent visa applicant you’ll have access to Medicare.

As an ethical agency, we operate in a transparent way that protects both our clients and our reputation.
We’ll never put our clients in an uncomfortable position and jeopardise both their future and our own.

Live and work in Australia

Book an appointment today to discover the best visa for your specific circumstances.